Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Deltona, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL

Median annual salary $62,590 -26.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.09
10th percentile $46,700
90th percentile $107,390
Employed locally 60
National median $85,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,700
    25th
    $58,460
    50th (median)
    $62,590
    75th
    $99,380
    90th
    $107,390

    Deltona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,599 2023 • Census ACS
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary vs area income 93% Median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $160,320
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $116,620
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $116,130
    Lake Charles, LA $113,350
    Mississippi $112,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,810

    Nearby metros — Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $95,300
    Jacksonville, FL $86,650
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $82,390
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $65,650
    Florida $63,540
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $62,150

    Related occupations in Deltona, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,610
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,530
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,460
    Light Truck Drivers$37,690
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$26,560
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$30,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels make per hour in Deltona?

    The median hourly wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Deltona, FL is $30.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.83 or more per hour.

    Is Deltona above or below average for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salaries?

    The median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary in Deltona, FL is 26.8% below the national median of $85,540. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Deltona?

    Entry-level Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (10th percentile) earn around $46,700 per year in Deltona, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,460.